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[homedecor1]

Just wondering for those who use "prime" -- I always receive my orders w/in 2 days when they state "prime delivery"  -- sometimes by the next day.

I placed 3 orders today which stated "shipped from Amazon.com"so I know there isn't a 3rd party YET my EDD is 9/10.

Has the prime fast shipping changed?  I guess I'm spoiled and want my items not like when I order from other places, I know I'll have to wait!

thank you!

[GAQShopr53]

No the shipping has not changed...I ordered a book and the EDD was 9/10 due to the hurricane. The heading stated I may not receive my package within the 2dy delivery due to possible weather related delays. I was able to cancel. 

[Bhvbum]

Delays almost never happened and when they do you are told up front. My guess is there is a weather delay.  I ordered some mugs today from Amazon and I got the same message that shipping may be delayed because of weather.

The last time this happened, I got my items as fast as I ever did anyway.

p.s.  My last order, I ordered on Saturday and it was delivered on Sunday. Imagine that with QVC.

[aroc3435]

@homedecor1 I suspect, like the others who answered, that this is related to the storm activity, so they are estimating delivery conservatively so as not to tick customers off with making a promise they might not be able to keep because of Mother Nature.

And I am a Prime member without any complaints about Amazon.

[homedecor1]

Thank you EVERYONE!!!

I completely did not consider the hurricane situation. 

My shipping confirmation did not mention anything about "weather" delays. Just stated the shipping date.

[millieshops]

@Bhvbumlol  I imagine having to pay upfront for that free shipping!   Last time I tried that, each of my Amazon deliveries cost me just shy of $11 each.

I don't add my fee to the billion+ $$$$ Amazon collects upfront.  The system works best for people who buy often.

 I do wish QVC would solve its issues although I personally have not run into any of the very long delivery times that happen in some areas.    And I really almost never need fast delivery -  although I know K'm fortunate to live where there is still excellent brick and mortar shopping.  

[sunshine45]

i have noticed that PRIME shipping is becoming slower in general.

items promised in one day are delivered 2 or 3 days later.

some items that are coming from amazon can take a week.

this is becoming the new norm in my experience.

we do have an amazon warehouse close by.

if we did not get the student rate i probably would NOT pay full price for prime.

[code99]

The storm may indeed be a factor, however if the selling vendor is someone other than Amazon, sometimes it takes longer to ship, even for Prime members. 

[Sushismom]

Some items, also, must be shipped ground. So even when buying via Prime, it will take a few days to get to you. 

[GenXmuse]

I’m finding delivery dates slipping for the last few months.